A group of five telescopes, monocular microscope and a set of folding scales
18th/19th century
Comprising a four draw telescope with leather barrel in fitted case, a three draw telescope with walnut barrel, a three draw telescope with leather barrel, E.G. Wood. London, with inscription to cap, a two draw telescope with painted barrel, a leather and paper three draw telescope by Leonardo Semitecolo; a brass microscope in fitted case and a set of foldng coin scales with paper label inscribed A. WILKINSON, KIRKBY, Near LIVERPOOL. (7)
length of largest telescope closed 12 3/4in (32.5cm)

Microscope case 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 1/2in. Shrinkage crack across back of lid. With one lense. Lacking some elements. With slides. Release to folding scales sticks and with losses to timber to front as if it was pryed open. Telescopes with typical toning and wear. Painted barrel with losses to surface decoration. Some losses to leather barrels. Scattered losses to paper barrel.